To provide quality, effective pharmacy services to improve patient care including technical and clinical services, and to assist in education and training of pharmacy and nursing staff.
To promote further development of the pharmacy technicians role within the Trust.
Key Area 1:Medication Management
Key Area 2: Supply of Drugs
Main duties of the job
* Provision of a quality service, demonstrating reliability in completing medication drug histories and skill in non-routine tasks e.g. advising patients/carers on medication issues or handling routine drug queries within HBTT and GPs
* Development of and participation in Community Mental Health Team duties to include medicines reconciliation, assessment of PODs, attending multi-disciplinary meetings, and liaising with other healthcare professionals to gather relevant information on current medication and compliance status of newly admitted patients within the Home-based Treatment team (HBTT).
* Assistance in the review and management of the shared care procedures within the Home Based Treatment Team. Contribute to development and implementation of policies and procedures within the department and those impacting across services e.g. Home Based Treatment Medicines Management guideline. Supervise and train new starters within HBTT in the provision of an effective and efficient pharmacy services.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the worlds most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* BTEC Level 3 Professional Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
* Willingness to complete BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking within agreed time frame
* Evidence of post-qualification training e.g. Certificate in Management.
* BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking
Experience and knowledge
* Relevant post qualification experience including recent employment in hospital pharmacy as registered technician
* High level of accuracy in complex dispensing
* Experience of supervision and training of pharmacy staff
* Experience in procurement of drugs and computerised ordering systems.
* High Level numeracy and IT Skills including pharmacy software
* Experience of working in a pharmacy within Mental Health.
* Current knowledge of Mental Health Act, NSF, NICE Guidelines, prescribing and services.
* Knowledge of Clozapine and CPMS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
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